Toothbrush Sanitizer Holder/Case/Container

Abstract

In summary, my invention is a toothbrush holder that will sterilize and eliminate germs and bacteria on toothbrushes while being stored and not in use. The invention will have a base and a cover that is made of glass or plastic or ceramic. The base will be filled with the same material as the holder making the base heavy (center of gravity). The base cavity/pocket will be filled with mouthwash liquid, soaking the bristles of the toothbrush making it germ and bacteria free. The cover will eliminate air born germs and bacteria on the handle and rest of the toothbrush.

Claims

1. A toothbrush holder having a base and a cover that sits on the base, said base having a fill line and configured to hold sanitizer liquid up to said fill line for immersing a head portion of a toothbrush therein while being stored and said cover covering the rest of the toothbrush for eliminating germs and bacteria from the rest of the toothbrush while being stored, wherein said base is made so as to have a greater weight of material than the cover in order to provide a lowered center of gravity so that the toothbrush holder is less likely to tip or fall.

2. The toothbrush holder of claim 1, wherein the said base and said cover are configured to hold up two toothbrushes.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] FIG. 1 are frontal views of prior and current art. [0005] 1Glass cup [0006] 2Ceramic toothbrush holder [0007] 3Plastic case [0008] 4Plastic case [0009] 5Plastic case only for toothbrush bristles

[0010] FIG. 2 is a frontal view of invention [0011] 1Cylinder shape [0012] a. Basecavity/pocket [0013] b. Cover [0014] c. Fill line [0015] d. Lip

[0016] FIG. 3 is a frontal view of invention: purpose and function [0017] 1Cylinder shape [0018] a. Basecavity/pocket [0019] b. Cover [0020] c. Fill line [0021] d. Lip [0022] e. Toothbrush

[0023] FIG. 4 is a frontal view of invention: example of different shape and style [0024] 1Heart shape [0025] a. Basecavity/pocket [0026] b. Cover [0027] c. Fill line [0028] d. Lip

[0029] FIG. 5 is a frontal view of invention: purpose and function [0030] 1Heart shape [0031] a. Basecavity/pocket [0032] b. Cover [0033] c. Fill line [0034] d. Lip [0035] e. Toothbrush

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] My invention is a toothbrush holder that will reduce and eliminate germs and bacteria on toothbrushes while being stored and not in use. The invention is made of a base and a cover.

[0037] The base will hold mouthwash liquid (sanitizer) and the cover will cover the rest of the toothbrush eliminating germs and bacteria from the rest of the toothbrush while being stored.

[0038] The base and cover will be made with materials such as glass, plastic or ceramic. The base will be filled with the same material as the rest of the holder making the base heavy (center of gravity).

[0039] Bathroom sinks, toilets and floors are all areas where bacteria and germs are present. Because toothbrushes are stored near toilets and sinks it's also subject to these germs and bacteria.

[0040] Inventions, such as, toothbrush holders are used to store toothbrushes while not in use. The problem with these toothbrush holders is that the toothbrush and holder are loaded with germs and bacteria, just minutes after washing and rinsing toothbrush. Germs and bacteria in the air settles on toothbrush and multiply while toothbrush is being stored in toothbrush holders while sitting in the bathroom.

[0041] According to reference articles and images; Bing.com/images title: Germs and Bacteria in the bathroom. 1. Fact, flushing a toilet send bacteria two meters around bathroom. 2. Fact, average bacteria on a toilet seat: 50 bacteria per sq. in. 3. Tip, make sure your toothbrush is 6 ft. away from the toilet and close the lid before flushing.

[0042] My invention is also a toothbrush holder. The difference with my invention versus prior and current art is that my invention will sanitize/sterilize toothbrush while being stored and not in use.

[0043] FIG. 2 is a frontal view of the invention [0044] 1Cover [0045] a. Is to cover entire toothbrush while being stored [0046] b. Reduce and eliminate germs and bacteria on entire toothbrush [0047] c. Materials are glass, plastic or ceramic [0048] 2Base [0049] a. Will be filled in with the same material used for entire invention making the base solid and heavy giving it a heavy center of gravity [0050] b. Will have a cavity/pocket for toothbrush and sanitizer liquid (mouthwash) [0051] c. Materials are glass, plastic or ceramic for base [0052] 3Lip [0053] a. Is to hold cover in place (stationary) [0054] 4Fill Line [0055] a. In the base there is a cavity/pocket that will be filled with sanitizer liquid (mouthwash)

REFERENCE ARTICLES

[0056] 1Bing.com/images [0057] Title: Images of bathroom factsGerms and Bacteria in bathroom [0058] a. Flushing a toilet send bacteria up to two meters around bathroom [0059] b. Different types of germs found in bathroom [0060] 1Fecal Coliform Bacteria [0061] 2E. Coil [0062] 3Mold Spores [0063] 4Strep [0064] c. Where you'd find it [0065] 1Toothbrush around a toilet [0066] 2On a towel [0067] 3On a shower curtain [0068] 4In around bath or sink [0069] 5In damp places [0070] 6On makeup bristles [0071] d. What it does & what it can cause [0072] 1Can cause diarrhea [0073] 2Vomiting [0074] 3Stomach cramps [0075] 4Fever [0076] 5Can cause stiffness [0077] 6Throat irritation [0078] 7Coughing or sneezing [0079] 8Eye irritation [0080] 9Strep throat [0081] 10Scarlet fever [0082] 11Impetigo [0083] e. Toilet seat: Average bacteria on a toilet seat: 50 bacteria per sq. in. [0084] f. Hygiene fact [0085] 1Most germs can stay alive on your hands for 3 hours [0086] g. Where do you keep toothbrush? [0087] 1Make sure your toothbrush is 6 ft. away from the toilet and close the lid before flushing [0088] 2Pennmedical.org [0089] Title: Hidden Germs: 8 bath room hygiene mistakes your making [0090] Date: Oct. 23, 2017 [0091] 3Webmd.com [0092] Title: Germs in the bathroom [0093] Author Denise Mann [0094] 4Reader's Digest.com [0095] Title: The germiest spots in your bathroom (Hint: Your toilet isn't #1) [0096] Author Marissa Laliberte [0097] 5Time.com [0098] Title: The Germiest Place in your bathroom isn't your toilet [0099] Author: Julissa Trevino [0100] Date: Apr. 25, 2019